The Grand Tour

by Mike Rendell

While of family history relevance to only a small number of descendants, the impact of the Grand Tour clearly has a wider interest. From architecture in the British Isles, to the imported artworks and collectibles that filled the newly-built country houses of the day, and which are still on view to the visitor of such houses today, the tourists’ acquisitions were culturally significant. Interesting that the main objection to such acquisitions in the past was the outpouring of money leaving the country. • Published by Shire Publications (paperback £8.99 ISBN: 9781784424954; ebook £7.19 ISBN: 9781784424985). HT